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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.61, 43,523.81 and 12,144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.61, 43,523.81 and 12,144.55 is: 18,222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.61 : 43,523.81 = 12,144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.61/43,523.81 = 12,144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.61x = 43,523.81 × 12,144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.61x = 528,577,086.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,577,086.74/29,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.01

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